Major Police Investigation After Man Found Stabbed in Middlesbrough
Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man was found with life-threatening stab wounds in Middlesbrough.
At around 2.40pm on Wednesday, April 30, Cleveland Police received reports of a man seen walking while seriously injured on Linthorpe Road.
Initial reports indicated that the man had been stabbed in Albert Park near the fountain. However, police now believe the incident actually took place inside a property, and not in the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% as first thought.
Man in Critical Condition – Arrest Made
The 51-year-old victim was treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to James Cook University Hospital, where he %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%.
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A %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% Police spokesperson said:
"At approximately 2.40pm on %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%%, April 30, police received information that a man was walking while injured on Linthorpe Road. Initial reports suggested that he had been %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% to the fountain; however, enquiries have since established it occurred at a property.
Appeal for Information
Officers are continuing their investigation and are urging anyone with relevant CCTV, dashcam footage, or %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% forward.
Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact Cleveland %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% via 101, quoting the incident date.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously through %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% on 0800 555 111.
